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Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The Enduring Harvest: Reshaping Food Systems on Turtle Island

Posted on November 13, 2025

"On Turtle Island, the land now largely known as North America, traditional food harvesting is far more than a means of sustenance; it is the very bedrock of cultural identity, spiritual connection, and sovereign resilience for Indigenous peoples. For millennia, before the arrival of European colonizers, communities across this vast continent thrived on intricate systems of hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, guided by a profound understanding of the land and its cycles. This #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK), passed down through countless generations, represents a sophisticated science of sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness that continues to shape modern efforts to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous foodways.

"The concept of Turtle Island itself is rooted in creation stories shared by many Indigenous nations, where a giant turtle forms the foundation of the world. This narrative underscores an inherent and sacred relationship between people and the land—a relationship that mandates stewardship rather than domination. Traditional harvesting practices are not merely about taking from the land, but about participating in a continuous cycle of giving and receiving, ensuring the health of both the ecosystem and the community.

A Tapestry of Traditional Foods

"Across Turtle Island, the diversity of traditional food systems reflects the continent’s varied ecosystems. In the Pacific Northwest, the #salmon run is not just a seasonal event but the pulse of life itself. Nations like the #NezPerce, #Kwakwakawakw, and #Haida have relied on salmon for thousands of years, developing complex fishing techniques, preservation methods, and ceremonies that honor the fish as a sacred relative.

" 'Salmon is our first food, our medicine, our economy, and our culture,' states a representative from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. However, the construction of #dams, #logging, and #IndustrialPollution have severely impacted salmon populations, disrupting a lifeline for these communities. Despite these challenges, nations are actively working on habitat restoration, dam removal advocacy, and culturally informed fisheries management to bring the salmon home.

"On the vast plains, the #bison (or buffalo) was once the lifeblood of nations such as the #Lakota, #Cheyenne, and #Blackfeet. Millions roamed freely, providing not only food but also shelter, tools, and spiritual guidance. Every part of the animal was utilized, embodying a profound respect for its sacrifice.

"European #colonization, driven by a deliberate policy to destroy Indigenous economies and cultures, led to the near extinction of the bison, reducing their numbers from an estimated 30-60 million to a mere few hundred by the late 19th century. Today, through initiatives like the InterTribal Buffalo Council, Indigenous nations are reintroducing bison to tribal lands, a powerful act of cultural and ecological restoration. 'Bringing the buffalo back is bringing our people back,' remarks Ervin Carlson, former president of the InterTribal Buffalo Council. "It’s healing, it’s hope, it’s sovereignty."

Read more (archived version):
https://archive.ph/BLZiA

#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest